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Cyclist Charlie Alliston guilty over pedestrian's death 23 August 2017 From the section London Image copyright Met Police Image caption Kim Briggs died after being injured while crossing Old Street in Shoreditch in February A cyclist who knocked over and killed a 44 year-old woman in east London last year has…

Cyclist Charlie Alliston guilty over pedestrian's death 23 August 2017 From the section London Image copyright Met Police Image caption Kim Briggs died after being injured while crossing Old Street in Shoreditch in February A cyclist who knocked over and killed a 44 year-old woman in east London last year has…

US Afghanistan: Tillerson ups pressure on Pakistan 22 August 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Tillerson suggested Pakistan could lose some privileges American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has increased pressure on Pakistan over its perceived backing for the Ta…

Birmingham gangs banned from city in landmark ruling 23 August 2017 From the section Birmingham & Black Country Image copyright West Midlands Police Image caption The injunction stops the men from contacting each other Eighteen men from two rival criminal groups have been made the subject of what police d…

Prince Harry 'very glad' to walk behind Diana's coffin 23 August 2017 From the section UK Image copyright PA Prince Harry has said he is "very glad" he joined the funeral cortege for his mother, Princess Diana. Harry had previously said walking behind her coffin aged 12 was something no child "should be asked to do". He has now told the BBC he doesn't "have an opinion whether…

Prince Harry 'very glad' to walk behind Diana's coffin 23 August 2017 From the section UK Image copyright PA Prince Harry has said he is "very glad" he joined the funeral cortege for his mother, Princess Diana. Harry had previously said walking behind her coffin aged 12 was something no child "should be asked to do". He has now told the BBC he doesn't "have an opinion whether…

European Court of Justice 'not necessary or appropriate' says UK 22 August 2017 From the section UK Politics Related Topics Brexit Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWhy the fuss about the European Court of Justice?The UK is to tell the EU it is "neither necessary nor appropriate" for the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to police their relationship…

European Court of Justice 'not necessary or appropriate' says UK 22 August 2017 From the section UK Politics Related Topics Brexit Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWhy the fuss about the European Court of Justice?The UK is to tell the EU it is "neither necessary nor appropriate" for the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to police their relationship…

Schizophrenic 'Muslim killer' not guilty by reason of insanity 22 August 2017 From the section London Image copyright PA Image caption The attack happened on an Overground train near Forest Hill in December A man with schizophrenia who repeatedly stabbed a train passenger after yelling "I want to kill all the…

'Man shot' in Barcelona suspect hunt 21 August 2017 From the section Europe Police hunting the chief suspect in last Thursday's Barcelona attack have shot a man in an area to the west of the city who appeared to be wearing an explosive belt, Spanish media say. The shooting is reported to have happened on a road in Subirats. Earlier, police confirmed they were hunting for Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, suspected of driving a va…

Barcelona attack: Surviving suspects face judge 22 August 2017 From the section Europe Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe four suspects were transferred to a Madrid jail on Monday nightFour men accused of belonging to the cell behind the attacks in and around Barcelona are appearing at the high court in Madrid. They are being questioned by a judge deciding what charges to press over the vehicle…

Dominic Chappell to be prosecuted over BHS collapse 22 August 2017 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images The Pensions Regulator is to prosecute Dominic Chappell, the former boss of retail chain BHS. He is charged with failing to provide information and documents the regulator requested during its investigation into the sale of BHS. Chappell's Retail Acquisiti…

Dominic Chappell to be prosecuted over BHS collapse 22 August 2017 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images The Pensions Regulator is to prosecute Dominic Chappell, the former boss of retail chain BHS. He is charged with failing to provide information and documents the regulator requested during its investigation into the sale of BHS. Chappell's Retail Acquisiti…

George Osborne urges 'HS3' rail for northern England 22 August 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright HS2 handout Image caption The next stage of high speed rail should be across the north of England, according to George Osborne Former Chancellor George Osborne has urged the government to build hig…

Ford announces £2,000 scrappage scheme for pre-2010 cars 22 August 2017 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images Ford is the latest car company to launch an incentive for UK consumers to trade-in cars over seven years old, by offering £2,000 off a new model. Unlike schemes by BMW and Mercedes, which are only for diesels, Ford will also accept petrol cars. All of…